A Colonie man found with blood stains on his clothing and a cut on his hand was charged with felony assault for slashing a man in the face after accusing him of theft, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Craig Apple said investigators were trying to find the person who slashed another man during a dispute on Pleasant Street, Voorheesville. Investigators said the two had a previous dispute after the suspected assailant accused the victim of stealing from him.

The man's attacker, who the victim knew only as "Nick," left the scene, officials said.

Police learned the man lived at the Towers of Colonie apartments. While they were looking for him, investigators said they saw him in a car in the parking lot of the nearby mall.

Inside, they said, they found Desanctis and two other men. Desanctis had blood on his clothing and a cut on his finger. Investigators found a knife that they believe was used in the attack.

Investigators said the driver of the car told them he drove Desanctis to Voorheesville in return for two bags of heroin. Apple said the driver told investigators he dropped Desanctis off on Pleasant Street where Desanctis planned to confront the other man over the theft of heroin.

Investigators with a search warrant allegedly found 410 bags of heroin worth $4,500 as well as $3,000 cash in Desanctis' apartment, Apple said.

In addition to the assault charge, Desanctis faces several felony drug and weapons charges.